"Adoration is the first attitude of man acknowledging that he is a creature before his Creator. It exalts the greatness of the Lord who made us and the almighty power of the Savior who sets us free from evil. Adoration is homage of the spirit to the "King of Glory," respectful silence in the presence of the "ever greater" God. Adoration of the thrice-holy and sovereign God of love blends with humility and gives assurance to our supplications" —Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2628

Eucharistic adoration is a practice in the Roman Catholic tradition in which the consecrated host is placed in a monstrance, which is then placed in front of the tabernacle or on the altar of the church or chapel for adoration. During adoration, the faithful can spend a half hour or more praying before the Blessed Sacrament in the very presence of the Lord, exposed in the monstrance. Ideas for this sacred time include reciting favorite prayers, reading the Bible, contemplating acts of faith, hope, charity, thanksgiving, reparation, pray the rosary, or whatever type of prayerful devotion calls to you before the Lord.

Adoration has brought miracles, blessings, grace and strength to many people. From Mother Teresa, “Each moment you spend with Jesus will deepen your union with Him and make your soul everlastingly more glorious and beautiful in Heaven, and will help bring about everlasting peace on earth.”

Get Involved

Please come and spend half an hour or more in Eucharistic adoration at the St. James Chapel on Eglantine Avenue. Adoration takes place there from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the first Friday of the month and from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the other Fridays.